Our dedicated and compassionate staff believe in student centered, standards based and social-emotional instruction fostered by relationships and real world connections. Our community embraces high standards and expectations for all. We promote lifelong learning, fostering academic achievement and social/emotional well-being in a safe environment

We are a Leader in Me school that creates well-rounded learners by developing the whole-person and preparing students to become life-ready leaders. Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college, career, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of all students.  We have the Autism Spectrum Disorders Programs at every grade level. This specialized program serves students with autism.

• Free after-school programming at the Boys and Girls Club onsite.
• Daily Leadership block in grades K-6 and Advisory block in grades 7-8.
• Additional ELA and math support provided in grades K-8.
• Leadership hour in every grade.
• Leader in Me schoolwide programming promoting The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Children.
• Individualized student goal setting.
• Student-led conferencing.
• Peer Mediators trained by Center for Dispute Settlement
• Daily advisory and individualized support team time every other day in grades 7-8.
• Unique Autism programming for students with ASD
• This school is currently a Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) Schools by the New York State Education Department.